A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-18
Summary:

We are informed that the Club de Recreio, Kowloon, is giving cinema performances for members and friends twice a week, i.e., Wednesdays and Saturdays. The screen will be in the open.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-28
Summary:

By the courtesy of Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet Theatre, an invitation open-air cinema entertainment has been arranged for members of the Club Recreio and their friends. Among the films will be the Metro drama, featuring Nazimova, 'Out of the Fog,' a beautiful drama in seven parts. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-31 - 1920-08-31
Summary:

On Wednesday, September 1st at 9.15 p.m. precisely in the grounds of the Club De Recreio under the management of the Coronet Theatre, the principal item in the programme being a fine Triangle comedy drama, 'Little Red Decides.' Price of admission 50 cents, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-01 - 1920-09-01
Summary:

Open-air cinema at the Club de Recreio, showing 'Little Red Decides,' a delightful Triangle picture and Harold Lloyd comedy, under the management of the Coronet. Admission 50 cents, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

When a first-class programme will be presented, including a splendid Metro photoplay entitled 'Secret Strings' and two excellent comedies, the entire programme being new to Hongkong audiences. Performance commences at 9.15 p.m. sharp. Admission 50 cents, children half-price.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Also Billy West and Cub Comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-08 - 1920-09-08
Summary:

Open-air performance tonight at 9.15 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'The Streets of Illusion' and comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Valeska Suratt in 'The New York Peacock.'

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-15 - 1920-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., H. W. Ray presents a first-class programme including, 'The New York Peacock' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Don't forget tonight's open-air cinema performance at the Club de Recreio, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Also Harold Lloyd and cartoon comedies.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-22 - 1920-09-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle and Antonio Moreno in 'The Mark of Cain.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-25 - 1920-09-25
Summary:

At 9.15 p.m., 'Wives of Men.' The string band of S. S. Korea Maru in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-28 - 1920-09-28
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, September 28th and 29th at 9.15, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman' and Billy West in 'The Fly Cop.' String band of S. S. Columbia in attendance. The pictures are all new to Hongkong and the music will be first-class.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-09-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman,' etc.

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Headline: Open Air Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-29
Summary:

There was a very large attendance last night, the best hitherto, at the open-air cinema in the grounds of the Club de Recreio, Kowloon. The pictures screened, which were greatly enjoyed and all entirely new to Hongkong, included one entitled 'The Savage Woman' in which Clara Kimball…

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-02 - 1920-10-02
Summary:

The ground being otherwise engaged, there will be no cinema performance tonight at the Club de Recreio.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-06 - 1920-10-06
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Cora,' the tale of an artist's model. Popular prices. Picture included.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-08
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, Emily Stevens in 'Cora,' the tale of an artist's model. Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cut the Cards' and British Gazette.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Helene Chadwick in 'Go Get 'Em Garringer.'

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

Open-air cinema, Wednesday and Thursday at 9.15 p.m., Rex Beach's masterpiece, 'The Crimson Gardenia.' Don't miss this really fine film.